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UP Nimona Green Peas Mash Spiced Spinach Varanasi Winter
Fresh green peas mashed and cooked with spinach and green spices into a thick, vivid green preparation — the cold-weather speciality of UP when peas are at their sweetest.
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Method
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1
Blend or coarsely mash 1 cup of the fresh peas to a rough paste — leave visible pea pieces.
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2
This is what gives nimona its characteristic thick yet textured consistency.
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3
Heat 2 tbsp oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin — sizzle. Add asafoetida.
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4
Add finely chopped onion. Cook on medium for 6 minutes until golden.
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5
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Cook 2 minutes.
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6
Add turmeric and coriander powder. Cook 1 minute.
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7
Add chopped spinach. Toss and cook 3 minutes until wilted.
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8
Add the mashed pea paste and whole peas. Stir well.
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9
Add 1/2 cup water. Simmer covered on medium for 8 to 10 minutes.
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10
Add garam masala and salt. Garnish with coriander and lemon.
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